NAME: Ethyleneimine

SYNONYM(s): Ethylene imine; Ethylenimine; Aziridine

IMIS: 1175

CAS: 151-56-4

NIOSH: RTECS KX5075000; 35600

DOT: UN1185 Poison Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless volatile liquid with intense odor of ammonia. Poisonous.
MW: 43
BP: 56 to 57 C
VP: 160 mm
MP: -78 C

INCOM: Polymerizes explosively in presence of oxidizing meterials

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 ppm, 1.0 mg/m3 TWA (Skin) (See also 29 CFR 1910.1012)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 ppm, 1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 ppm, 0.88 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

NIOSH REL: Potential Carcinogen; Use 29 CFR 1910.1012

IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans

SYMPTOM(s): Nausea, vomiting; headaches; dizziness; pulmonary edema; liver and kidney damage; eye burns; skin sensitization; nose and throat irritation; (carcinogenic)

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cancer (Animals) (HE1); Irritation of Eyes and nose Lung & Kidney damage (TLV)

ORGAN: Eyes, lungs, skin, liver, kidneys

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Midget Fritted Glass Bubbler (MFGB) 15 mL Folin's Reagent
MAX V: 48 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min
ANL 1: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UL44.
REF: 1 (NIOSH 300), 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: Folins reagent should be obtained by OSHA personnel from SLTC. Store reagent in a refrigerator and discard after 5 days. While sampling, wrap impingers and vials with aluminum foil to protect from light. After sampling keep samples cool. Ship samples to SLTC by overnight carrier packaged in a container with cold packs to keep samples cool.

COND: Chloroform extraction; C18 column; 50% ACN 50% water; UV det: 254; Retention time, 4 min; ext. eff. = 90%; C/P DBA

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):

DEVICE: Detector Tube COMPANY: MSA
PART #: 92115 RANGE: 2-100 ppm
CLASS: Mfg
DEVICE: Detector Tube COMPANY: Gastec
PART #: 180 RANGE: 1-60 ppm
CLASS: Mfg

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.